Day: June 17, 2016
Fratto: Trump Candidacy Bad for GOP
I think the tailspin could be really bad — historic proportions bad. I think it’ll be a historically bad loss. I’ve said that from the very beginning.
— Former George W. Bush White House press secretary under Tony Fratto, quoted by The Hill, on the impact of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign on the Republican party.
Florida Pols Give Rubio the Edge Against Grayson
96%
Of more than 150 experienced Florida politicos asked to assess Rubio’s re-election prospects in the Florida Insider Poll predicted Rubio would win if the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee is Alan Grayson, according to Tampa Bay Times. “But if Democrats nominate Patrick Murphy, only 55 percent think Rubio will win a second term.”
GOP Favorability Sinks to New Low
32%
Of Americans view the Republican Party favorably, the lowest level recorded since the poll’s inception, according to a new Bloomberg poll. The Democratic Party, by contrast, is seen favorably by 49%.
Warren, Gingrich Seen as Likely Veep Picks
2 thirds
“More than a third of likely voters backing Democrat Hillary Clinton in the latest Bloomberg Politics national poll say she should pick Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, a darling of the party’s liberal wing, as her running mate. … On the Republican side, almost a third of likely voters supporting Donald Trump say former House Speaker Newt Gingrich would be his best pick.”
A Bigot’s Brew
When asked with whom they’d rather have a beer,
Nearly half said “Trump,” to raise a glass of cheer.
And it’s probably true
Donald’d gladly drink with you,
As long as you weren’t female, a Mexican, black or queer.
